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Before “Deep Throat” premiered in 1972, the idea that folks like Truman Capote and Jackie Kennedy might be seen screening an adult film in public was unlikely. But sure enough, celebrities, socialites, and the cultural elite all flocked to art house cinemas and theaters usually reserved for trench coat-clad men pleasuring themselves in their seats.

The film starred Linda Lovelace as a young woman who has never had an orgasm. After many unsuccessful attempts, she goes to see a psychiatrist, Dr. Young. They quickly discover the problem: her clitoris is not where it should be, but rather in the back of her throat. The only way she can climax, it turns out, is through oral sex. It was this emphasis on story–even a flimsy one–that was groundbreaking in the world of pornography, as was the sense of humor that permeated the film.

Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s new biopic “Lovelace,” which comes out this Friday, stars Amanda Seyfried as Lovelace and exposes the darker side of the Linda Lovelace story. Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.